Editor's note: A desert lake with a rich ecosystem, this otherworldly site is a haven to about two million migratory birds who take a break from their travels to feast on brine shrimp and alkali flies. The unusual calcium-carbonate knobs and spires that rise from the lake are called “tufa towers” and give the lake its unique (and some say spooky) aspect. Enjoy this jewel of a collection and choose some stunning Mono Lake wallpapers!